U.S. military service members anticipate increases to their pay and allowances in 2026, including a 3.8% raise in basic pay ...

Two experts in military pay and personal finance -- a retired admiral and a retired general, each at the top of their ...

It would be the smallest raise since a 2.7% boost in 2022 and would continue a downward trend from the 5.2% hike in 2024. The ...

Military retirement pay increase 2026: Military retirees will see a 2.8% increase in their 2026 retirement pay, matching the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment applied to Social Security and VA ...

In a push by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, plans for targeted pay raises for junior enlisted military personnel have surfaced as an agenda item for this year. However, looming ...

Military leaders are conducting a review of troops' pay and benefits, but some worry the models being used could shortchange service members. (IronHeart/Getty) Lawmakers and senior enlisted leaders ...

Service members will get a 5.2% pay raise come January under the compromise annual defense bill unveiled Wednesday night. The pay bump endorsed by the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, will ...

Lawmakers are prepping plans to guarantee paychecks for troops and in case of a government shutdown next month, arguing that jeopardizing military family finances could hurt national security. If ...

Over 1 million active-duty military members and contractors may not receive their October 15 paychecks if Congress does not pass legislation. Essential federal employees, including military personnel ...